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Dedication
I dedicate this book to friends and colleagues, past and present, at Bradley
University. Without their friendship, counsel, and support over these past 30
years, my teaching experience wouldn’t have been quite so special and my
writing opportunities wouldn’t have been quite the same. It’s been an interesting
journey, and I thank all who have made it so.
Author’s Acknowledgments
A big thank-you to Elizabeth Kuball, who has again agreed to see me
through all the many victories and near-victories, trials and errors, misses
and bull’s-eyes — all involved in creating this book. Elizabeth does it all —
project and copy editing. Her keen eye and consistent commentary are so
much appreciated.
Also, a big thank-you to my technical editor, John Haverhals. I was especially
pleased that he would agree to being sure that I got it right.
And, of course, a grateful thank-you to my acquisitions editor, Lindsay
Lefevere, who found yet another interesting project for me.